The Illinois Department of Public Health is committed to the effective implementation of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program (P.A. 98-0122). On this website, you will find information about the program for patients and caregivers, physicians and the general public. Check this website regularly for the latest news and program information.

Medical Cannabis Registry Applications - Persons 18 years of Age and Older

Applicants should consider discussing medical cannabis with their physician prior to beginning an application. All applicants, except for veterans receiving care at a VA facility, must provide written certification from their physician for the use of medical cannabis.

Medical Cannabis Registry Applications – Persons under 18 years of Age

Effective January 1, 2015, the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act was amended to provide registration identification cards for qualifying patients under 18 years of age to access medical cannabis-infused food products for treating or alleviating symptoms associated with one or more debilitating conditions. Applicants under 18 years of Age must obtain certification from a physician with whom they have a bona-fide relationship and from a reviewing physician. Additionally, parent/custodial parent or legal guardian of the qualifying patient under 18 years of age must serve as the caregiver for the patient.

Addition of Debilitating Conditions

Illinois residents may petition the Illinois Department of Public Health to add debilitating medical conditions or diseases to those listed in subsection (h) of Section 10 of the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Pilot Program Act.